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Why you should prioritise morning workouts for weight loss

Latest research indicates that early morning activity between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. might be beneficial for shedding pounds, though age and lifestyle factors complicate the findings. Newly published research…

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Global obesity epidemic: Qatar’s battle with rising weight gain

In Qatar, 46.1% women and 35.9% men above the age of 18 are classified as obese, according to the Global Nutrition Report. Often attributed to a combination of genetic predisposition,…

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Rising demand in Ozempic for weight loss usage impacts diabetes patients in Qatar

“Every time I go to refill her my mother’s prescription, my heart races, wondering if I’ll find it. It’s like playing a lottery with my mother’s life at stake.” The…

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Intermittent fasting: Does the time you eat really affect your weight loss?

Researchers found that intermittent fasting, which can include limiting eating to a certain number of hours per day, may not be as effective in losing weight. The quantity of food…

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Controversial US guidelines call for use of drugs and surgeries to tackle obesity in kids

US experts are now recommending weight-loss drugs and surgeries for obese children. Early use of medication and surgeries alongside behaviour therapy and lifestyle modifications for some children are now recommended…

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Yes, an unhealthy obsession with health is a recognised medical condition

In some severe cases, orthorexia can also be fatal. Nowadays, there is a growing hype and culture around “clean eating”. Superfoods have become particularly “trendy” with kale and seaweed being…

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‘Barbaric’ new weight loss device causes global outrage

The device developed by researchers from New Zealand and the UK has come under fire for its ‘barbaric’ mechanism. A new weight loss device developed by researchers from New Zealand…

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Weight loss in Ramadan: How to safely boost your metabolism at suhoor

We know that fasting has many benefits that could lead to weight loss, but can suhoor further help in boosting body metabolism? Doha News sat with an expert who revealed…

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